Don’t DIY when it Comes to Drywall

It seems like DIY is the new American dream. All over the country, and even all over the world, people are figuring out how to make store-quality products and fix up their home goods without the help of the professionals. Just take a look at the statistics: according to data released by Google in mid-2015, the number of how-to videos on YouTube increased 70% year-over-year, with much more than 100 million hours of how-to videos watched in the U.S. And you can bet that a number of those videos deal with drywall repair.

But before you put on your overalls and fire up the web videos, consider that some jobs are best left to the experts. The Orlando drywall repair team at New Ceilings have three good reasons why you should hire a company to take care of your drywall issues:

• Drywall repair isn’t cheap or easy. If you’ve never performed any sort of drywall repair before, the first step in your DIY project is to purchase all the tools you’ll need–tape, sanders, scrapers, and much more–not to mention the drywall itself. Furthermore, if you don’t know what you’re doing, you’ll want to make sure you get safety equipment to go along with it. These things will add up to a good chunk of change, and when time is money, you’re looking at a pretty steep bill.

• Texture matching can be a real hassle. The key to making a repaired patch of drywall blend in with the rest of the area is to match the texture on top, be it smooth, skip-trowel, orange peel, or something else. Even with spray can texture, there’s a good chance you’ll find notable gaps between your repair job and the existing wall.

• Drywall repair raises questions with real estate professionals. If you’re looking to sell your home, your real estate professional will look into any past repairs performed on the structure. Professional repairs are fine, as long as they’re done well, but DIY repairs raise questions. Any DIYs may lead your real estate agent to question whether you’ve also done DIY repairs on the electrical or plumbing, which is a big no-no.

When it comes down to it, going the DIY route probably won’t save you as much money as you expected. In fact, it can cost more when it comes time to patch up mistakes. Get the job done right the first time with the help of the Orlando drywall repair pros at New Ceilings. Call us at  407-378-6040 to schedule your free consultation today.